List of NBA career 3-point field goal percentage leaders

A list of the top 50 highest NBA career regular season 3-point field goal percentages (minimum of 250 three-point field-goals made).[1]

List of 3-point percentage leaders

Statistics accurate as of the 2023–24 NBA season.
^Active NBA player
*Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
§1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2025[2]
Steve Kerr has the highest three-point shooting percentage in NBA history. Kerr went on to coach the Golden State Warriors, redesigning their offense to center around three-point shooting.
Luke Kennard leads all active players in three-point shooting percentage.


RankPlayerPosTeam(s) played for (years)[a]3-point
percentage
3-pointers
made
3-pointers
attempted
1Steve KerrPGPhoenix Suns (1988–1989)
Cleveland Cavaliers (19891992)
Orlando Magic (1992–1993)
Chicago Bulls (19931998)
San Antonio Spurs (19992001, 2002–2003)
Portland Trail Blazers (2001–2002)
.45407261,599
2Hubert DavisSG/PGNew York Knicks (19921996)
Toronto Raptors (1996–1997)
Dallas Mavericks (19972001)
Washington Wizards (20012002)
Detroit Pistons (20022004)
New Jersey Nets (2004)
.44097281,651
3Luke Kennard^SGDetroit Pistons (20172020)
Los Angeles Clippers (20202023)
Memphis Grizzlies (2023–present)
.43867901,801
4Dražen Petrović*SGPortland Trail Blazers (19891991)
New Jersey Nets (19911993)
.4374255583
5Joe Harris^SG/SFCleveland Cavaliers (20142016)
Brooklyn Nets (20162023)
Detroit Pistons (2023–2024)
.43591,0262,354
6Jason KaponoSFCleveland Cavaliers (2003–2004)
Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2005)
Miami Heat (20052007)
Toronto Raptors (20072009)
Philadelphia 76ers (20092011)
Los Angeles Lakers (2011–2012)
.43364571,054
7Tim LeglerSGPhoenix Suns (1990)
Denver Nuggets (1990–1991)
Utah Jazz (1992)
Dallas Mavericks (19931994)
Golden State Warriors (1995, 1999)
Washington Bullets / Wizards (19951999)
.4312260603
8Seth Curry^SGMemphis Grizzlies (2013–2014)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2014)
Phoenix Suns (2015)
Sacramento Kings (2015–2016)
Dallas Mavericks (20162018, 2019–2020, 2023–2024)
Portland Trail Blazers (2018–2019)
Philadelphia 76ers (20202022)
Brooklyn Nets (20222023)
Charlotte Hornets (2024–present)
.43088622,001
9Steve NovakPF/SFHouston Rockets (20062008)
Los Angeles Clippers (20082010)
Dallas Mavericks (2010–2011)
San Antonio Spurs (2011)
New York Knicks (20112013)
Toronto Raptors (2013–2014)
Utah Jazz (2014–2015)
Oklahoma City Thunder (20152016)
Milwaukee Bucks (20162017)
.43015751,337
10Kyle KorverSG/SFPhiladelphia 76ers (20032007)
Utah Jazz (20072010, 2018–2019)
Chicago Bulls (20102012)
Atlanta Hawks (20122017)
Cleveland Cavaliers (20172018)
Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020)
.42872,4505,715
11Steve Nash*PGPhoenix Suns (19961998, 20042012)
Dallas Mavericks (19982004)
Los Angeles Lakers (20122015)
.42781,6853,939
12Stephen Curry^PGGolden State Warriors (2009–present).42553,7478,805
13B. J. ArmstrongPGChicago Bulls (19891995, 1999–2000)
Golden State Warriors (19951997)
Charlotte Hornets (19971999)
Orlando Magic (1999)
.42494361,026
14Sam Hauser^SFBoston Celtics (2021–present).4218356844
15Wesley PersonSGPhoenix Suns (19941997)
Cleveland Cavaliers (19972002)
Memphis Grizzlies (20022003)
Portland Trail Blazers (2003–2004)
Atlanta Hawks (2004)
Miami Heat (2004–2005)
Denver Nuggets (2005)
.41761,1502,754
16Anthony MorrowSGGolden State Warriors (20082010)
New Jersey Nets (20102012)
Atlanta Hawks (2012–2013)
Dallas Mavericks (2013)
New Orleans Pelicans (2013–2014)
Oklahoma City Thunder (20142017)
Chicago Bulls (2017)
.41668071,937
17Desmond Bane^SGMemphis Grizzlies (2020–present).41516481,561
18JJ Redick§SGOrlando Magic (20062013)
Milwaukee Bucks (2013)
Los Angeles Clippers (20132017)
Philadelphia 76ers (20172019)
New Orleans Pelicans (20192021)
Dallas Mavericks (2021)
.41451,9504,704
19Matt BonnerPFToronto Raptors (20042006)
San Antonio Spurs (20062017)
.41457971,923
20Klay Thompson^SGGolden State Warriors (2011–present).41282,4816,010
21Grayson Allen^SGUtah Jazz (2018–2019)
Memphis Grizzlies (20192021)
Milwaukee Bucks (20212023)
Phoenix Suns (2023–present)
.41197061,714
22Dana BarrosPGSeattle SuperSonics (19891993)
Philadelphia 76ers (19931995)
Boston Celtics (19952000, 2004)
Detroit Pistons (20002002)
.41101,0902,652
23Michael Porter Jr.^SFDenver Nuggets (2018–present).41016501,585
24Doug McDermott^SF/PFChicago Bulls (20142017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017)
New York Knicks (2017–2018)
Dallas Mavericks (2018)
Indiana Pacers (20182021, 2024–present)
San Antonio Spurs (20212024)
.40999402,293
25Joe Ingles^SF/PFUtah Jazz (20142022)
Milwaukee Bucks (2022–2023)
Orlando Magic (2023–present)
.40991,2242,986
26Bryn ForbesSGSan Antonio Spurs (20162020, 2021–2022)
Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)
Denver Nuggets (2022)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2022–2023)
.40987201,757
27Trent TuckerSGNew York Knicks (19821991)
San Antonio Spurs (1991–1992)
Chicago Bulls (1992–1993)
.40785751,410
28Daniel GibsonPG/SGCleveland Cavaliers (20062013).40735781,419
29José CalderónPGToronto Raptors (20052013)
Detroit Pistons (2013, 2018–2019)
Dallas Mavericks (2013–2014)
New York Knicks (20142016)
Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2017)
Atlanta Hawks (2017)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)
.40719202,260
30Mike MillerSF/SGOrlando Magic (20002003)
Memphis Grizzlies (20032008, 2013–2014)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2008–2009)
Washington Wizards (2009–2010)
Miami Heat (20102013)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2015)
Denver Nuggets (20152017)
.40671,5903,910
31Wally SzczerbiakSFMinnesota Timberwolves (19992006)
Boston Celtics (20062007)
Seattle SuperSonics (2007–2008)
Cleveland Cavaliers (20082009)
.40615901,453
32Raja BellSGPhiladelphia 76ers (20012002)
Dallas Mavericks (2002–2003)
Utah Jazz (20032005, 20102013)
Phoenix Suns (20052008)
Charlotte Bobcats (20082009)
Golden State Warriors (2009–2010)
.40569562,357
33Brent BarrySGLos Angeles Clippers (19951998)
Miami Heat (1998)
Chicago Bulls (1999)
Seattle SuperSonics (19992004)
San Antonio Spurs (20042008)
Houston Rockets (2008–2009)
.40531,3953,442
34Anthony ParkerSGPhiladelphia 76ers (19971999)
Orlando Magic (1999–2000)
Toronto Raptors (20062009)
Cleveland Cavaliers (20092012)
.40435961,474
35Dale EllisSF/SGDallas Mavericks (19831986)
Seattle SuperSonics (19861991, 19971999)
Milwaukee Bucks (19911992, 1999–2000)
San Antonio Spurs (19921994)
Denver Nuggets (19941997)
Charlotte Hornets (2000)
.40291,7194,266
36Jeff HornacekSGPhoenix Suns (19861992)
Philadelphia 76ers (19921994)
Utah Jazz (19942000)
.40298282,055
37Luke BabbittSF/PFPortland Trail Blazers (20102013)
New Orleans Pelicans (20142016)
Miami Heat (2016–2017, 2018)
Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)
.4024394979
38Mark PricePGCleveland Cavaliers (19861995)
Washington Bullets (1996)
Golden State Warriors (1996–1997)
Orlando Magic (1997–1998)
.40209762,428
39Allan HoustonSGDetroit Pistons (19931996)
New York Knicks (19962005)
.40191,3053,247
40Dell CurrySGUtah Jazz (1986–1987)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1987–1988)
Charlotte Hornets (19881998)
Milwaukee Bucks (1999)
Toronto Raptors (19992002)
.40191,2453,098
41Michael DickersonSGHouston Rockets (1999)
Vancouver / Memphis Grizzlies (19992003)
.4017288717
42Brandon RushSG/SFIndiana Pacers (20082011)
Golden State Warriors (20112013, 20142016)
Utah Jazz (2013–2014)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2017)
.40155221,300
43Ben GordonSGChicago Bulls (20042009)
Detroit Pistons (20092012)
Charlotte Bobcats (20122014)
Orlando Magic (2014–2015)
.40091,1712,921
44Peja StojakovićSFSacramento Kings (19982006)
Indiana Pacers (2006)
New Orleans Hornets (20062010)
Toronto Raptors (2010–2011)
Dallas Mavericks (2011)
.40071,7604,392
45James JonesSFIndiana Pacers (20032005)
Phoenix Suns (20052007)
Portland Trail Blazers (2007–2008)
Miami Heat (20082014)
Cleveland Cavaliers (20142017)
.40061,2053,003
46Ray Allen*SGMilwaukee Bucks (19962003)
Seattle SuperSonics (20032007)
Boston Celtics (20072012)
Miami Heat (20122014)
.40022,9737,429
47Buddy Hield^SGNew Orleans Pelicans (2016–2017)
Sacramento Kings (20172022)
Indiana Pacers (20222024)
Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present)
.40021,9244,808
48Glen RiceSFMiami Heat (19891995)
Charlotte Hornets (19951999)
Los Angeles Lakers (19992000)
New York Knicks (2000–2001)
Houston Rockets (20012003)
Los Angeles Clippers (2003–2004)
.40021,5593,896
49Craig HodgesSGSan Diego Clippers (19821984)
Milwaukee Bucks (19841988)
Phoenix Suns (1988)[b]
Chicago Bulls (19881992)
.39995631,408
50Danny Green^SG/SFCleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010, 2023)
San Antonio Spurs (20102018)
Toronto Raptors (2018–2019)
Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2020)
Philadelphia 76ers (20202022, 2023)
Memphis Grizzlies (2023)
.39971,5773,946

Progressive list of 3-point field goal percentage leaders

This is a progressive list of 3-point field goal percentage leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.[3] Korver, who shot 53.64% from beyond the arc in the 2009–10 season, holds the all-time record for three-point field goal percentage in a season (min. 110 attempts). Tony Snell, who is not included on the list, shot an all-time high 56.9% from beyond the arc (min. 50 attempts) in the 2020–21 season on 62 makes and 109 attempts.

Statistics accurate as of the 2023–24 NBA season.
^Active NBA player
*Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
§1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2025[4]
Team abbreviationsTeam(s) listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
ATLAtlanta HawksGSWGolden State WarriorsNJNNew Jersey NetsSEASeattle SuperSonics
BKNBrooklyn NetsINDIndiana PacersNYKNew York KnicksTORToronto Raptors
BOSBoston CelticsLACLos Angeles ClippersPHIPhiladelphia 76ersUTAUtah Jazz
CHOCharlotte HornetsLALLos Angeles LakersPHXPhoenix SunsWSBWashington Bullets
CHIChicago BullsMEMMemphis GrizzliesPORPortland Trail Blazers
CLECleveland CavaliersMIAMiami HeatSACSacramento Kings
DALDallas MavericksMILMilwaukee BucksSASSan Antonio Spurs
DETDetroit PistonsMINMinnesota TimberwolvesSDCSan Diego Clippers
Kyle Korver holds the NBA record for the highest three-point shooting percentage in a season, having made 53.6% of his three-point attempts in the 2009-10 season.
Progressive 3-point field goal percentage leaders
SeasonYear-by-year leader[5]3P%Active player leader3P%Career record3P%Single-season record3P%Season
1979–80Fred Brown000SEA.4432N/AN/AFred Brown000SEA.44321979–80
1980–81Brian Taylor000SDC.38261980–81
1981–82Campy Russell000NYK.43861981–82
1982–83Mike Dunleavy000SAS.34541982–83
1983–84Darrell Griffith000UTA.36111983–84
1984–85Byron Scott000LAL.43331984–85
1985–86Craig Hodges000MIL.4506Larry Bird*000BOS.3589Larry Bird*000BOS.3589Craig Hodges000MIL.45061985–86
1986–87Kiki VanDeWeghe000POR.4815.3684.3684Kiki VanDeWeghe000POR.48151986–87
1987–88Craig Hodges000MIL & PHX.4914Danny Ainge000BOS.3887Danny Ainge000BOS.3887Craig Hodges000MIL & PHX.49141987–88
1988–89Jon Sundvold000MIA.5217Trent Tucker000NYK.4142Trent Tucker000NYK.4142Jon Sundvold000MIA.52171988–89
1989–90Steve Kerr000CLE.5069Mark Price000CLE.4234Mark Price000CLE.42341989–90
1990–91Jim Les000SAC.4610.4182.41821990–91
1991–92Dana Barros000SEA.4462.4109.41091991–92
1992–93B. J. Armstrong000CHI.4532Dražen Petrović*000NJN.4374Dražen Petrović*000NJN.43741992–93
1993–94Tracy Murray000POR.4587Mark Price000CLE.40951993–94
1994–95Steve Kerr000CHI.5235Steve Kerr
000CHI 1994–98
000SAS 1999–2001
000POR 2001–02
000SAS 2002–03
.4668Steve Kerr
000CHI 1994–98
000SAS 1999–2001
000POR 2001–02
000SAS 2002–03
.4668Steve Kerr000CHI.52351994–95
1995–96Tim Legler000WSB.5224.4801.48011995–96
1996–97Glen Rice000CHO.4704.4766.47661996–97
1997–98Dale Ellis000SEA.4635.4726.47261997–98
1998–99Dell Curry000MIL.4759.4627.46271998–99
1999–00Hubert Davis000DAL.4910.4640.46401999–00
2000–01Brent Barry000SEA.4760.4620.46202000–01
2001–02Steve Smith000SAS.4715.4590.45902001–02
2002–03Bruce Bowen000SAS.4410.4540.45402002–03
2003–04Anthony Peeler000SAC.4823Hubert Davis000DET & NJN.44092003–04
2004–05Fred Hoiberg000MIN.4828Steve Nash*000PHX.41782004–05
2005–06Richard Hamilton000DET.4583.42102005–06
2006–07Jason Kapono
000MIA 2006–07
000TOR 2007–08
.5143.42562006–07
2007–08.4830Jason Kapono
000TOR 2007–09
000PHI 2009–10
.4637Jason Kapono000TOR.46372007–08
2008–09Anthony Morrow000GSW.4674.4540Steve Kerr
000CHI 1994–98
000SAS 1999–2001
000POR 2001–02
000SAS 2002–03
.45402008–09
2009–10Kyle Korver000UTA.5364.4396Kyle Korver000UTA.53642009–10
2010–11Matt Bonner000SAS.4565Anthony Morrow000NJN.44742010–11
2011–12Steve Novak000NYK.4716Stephen Curry^000GSW.44132011–12
2012–13José Calderón000TOR & DET.4610.44632012–13
2013–14Kyle Korver000ATL.4719.43972013–14
2014–15.4922.44052014–15
2015–16JJ Redick§000LAC.4751.44372015–16
2016–17Kyle Korver000ATL & CLE.4512.43782016–17
2017–18Darren Collison000IND.4683.43632017–18
2018–19Joe Harris^000BKN.4741Seth Curry^
000POR 2018–19
000DAL 2019–20
000PHI 2020–22
000BKN 2022
.43882018–19
2019–20George Hill000MIL.4602.44292019–20
2020–21Joe Harris^000BKN.4752.44442020–21
2021–22Luke Kennard^
000LAC 2021–23
000MEM 2023
.4492.43952021–22
2022–23.4944Joe Harris^000BKN.43722022–23
2023–24Grayson Allen^000PHX.4607Luke Kennard^000MEM.43862023–24
SeasonYear-by-year leader3P%Active player leader3P%Career record3P%Single-season record3P%Season

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